Indigenous Engagement Project Officer

University of Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

Flexible/hybrid work

On-campus childcare

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

University of Queensland is seeking a Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement (Identified s25) based at St Lucia Campus for up to 2 years. You will coordinate Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and communities.

This fixed-term, full-time role is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree within the last three years, awarded prior to commencing the program.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing responsibilities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality work, with the confidence to exercise initiative and judgement.
• Project management and multitasking experience, with an agile and flexible approach and the ability to use, or quickly learn, project management programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams, and commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting effective outcomes.
• Organise and support stakeholder engagement, community consultation, meetings and events, preparing materials and facilitating respectful participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of Memoranda of Understanding and Partnership Agreements with Indigenous organisations, contributing to culturally appropriate and respectful collaboration.
• Provide high-quality project and administrative support, including diary and schedule coordination, project documentation, financial administration, data management and the use of project management systems.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Queensland is seeking a Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement (Identified s25) based at St Lucia Campus for up to 2 years. You will coordinate Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and communities.

This fixed-term, full-time role is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement.